Practice & Industry Groups

Labor & Employment

World Law Group's Labor & Employment Practice Group is made up of member firm lawyers working in these and related fields around the globe. They meet regularly both virtually and at industry conferences to exchange information about emerging HR issues, challenges and global solutions for multinational clients. The group also works on comparative law projects and resources, and organizes podcasts and other informative events for member firm lawyers and their clients.

Understanding the major and minor differences in legislation and regulations governing labor relations, executive compensation, recruiting, employment, training and development, employee relocations and human rights, and immigration, among others, is essential for multinational companies. Having a local guide with first-hand knowledge of the cultural differences from country to country can have a major impact on successful human resources management and your organization's ability to comply with local laws.

Our members have collaborated on cross-border mergers and acquisitions to assist clients on specific human resources law challenges, including multi-country workforce reductions, advising on the formation of multinational profit-sharing plans, and various compliance training programs.

This group is targeted toward member firm lawyers who assist clients with labor, employment, pensions and benefits, and immigration matters both domestic and cross-border.

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Have you written a legal update or thought leadership related to Labor & Employment or Immigration? Share it on the WLG website using the "Upload" button above.

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wlLabor & Employment: 2025 Outlook
  • Jan. 21, 2025
  • Virtual
  • Meeting
Labor & Employment: 2025 Outlook

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Legal Updates USA - Illinois
December 23, 2024

It is expected that the second Trump administration’s newly constituted FTC Commission will abandon efforts to implement a nationwide ban on most noncompetes. Courts across the country continue to push back on the enforcement of overbroad noncompete agreements, with some courts refusing to blue pencil exceedingly overbroad agreements.
Thought Leadership USA - Illinois
December 12, 2024

With the revival of the 'clear and unmistakable waiver' standard, employers must negotiate precise contract language or demonstrate union waiver through bargaining history, while preparing for potential shifts in NLRB policy under a new administration.
Legal Updates Indonesia
December 9, 2024

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has issued a decision that significantly alters various aspects of the Manpower Law. Key changes include requiring court approval for disputed terminations, capping fixed-term contracts at five years, revising wage calculations, and prioritizing Indonesians over foreigners for job vacancies.
Legal Updates Spain
November 19, 2024

Supreme Court requires employers to give workers a hearing prior to dismissal
Thought Leadership Nicaragua
October 22, 2024

The article examines the obligations imposed by Nicaraguan legislation and international treaties, particularly the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace. It analyzes employers' responsibilities, such as implementing reasonable accommodations and meeting...